Happy Birthday to Scott Gomez, the first Latinx player in the National Hockey League. Gomez’s paternal grandparents were from Mexico; Gomez was born in Anchorage, Alaska, to a hockey loving papi who encouraged his son’s athleticism. Gomez earned recognition as rookie of the year at age 20, and has since played professionally for the New Jersey Devils, New York Rangers, the Montreal Canadians, and the San Jose Sharks. Gomez said of his heritage, “I’m Mexican-Colombian, and I take pride in it. I take as much pride being from Alaska. But if an Hispanic kid sees what I’m doing and it makes him feel good, then that’s what it’s all about.” (Image from www.NHL.com)

Share this entry

http://www.thehispanicalmanac.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/December-23-1979-Scott-Gomez-National-Hockey-League-e1536887613802.jpg131175adminadmin1979-12-23 03:31:482018-09-14 01:13:40Scott Gomez, First Latinx in the National Hockey League